The NWIPC is looking for a highly-skilled Executive Director who can build partnerships, secure funding agreements, manage the organization’s team of personnel and contractors, develop and implement strategic objectives, manage the administrative and operational budget and programs, and lead the organization in working towards our mission.

The Executive Director will be an effective, decisive leader with well-developed communication skills, a diverse skill set in business or non-profit management, as well as familiarity with invasive species (plants) and invasive species management.

This is a complex and exciting role in a dynamic field that requires a confident leader with a broad skillset to step in to assume the management of a well-functioning and stable organization.

The NWIPC offers a rebate on the cost to remove invasive plants from rural private properties. The rebate can be 50% up to a maximum of $750, based on an approved contractor's work (excluding travel). The fund is limited and adminstered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please read the application carefully.

Landowners of rural private lands can apply for assistance with the removal of invasive plants. This rebate from the NWIPC is 50%, up to a mximum of $750 for qualified applicants. The fund is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Please read the application carefully.

A summary of all priority invasive plants across the Nnorhtwest and Haida Gwaii. This list is used to develop the priority target species for each of the NWIPC's Invasive Plant Managment Areas. Scroll down to see the IPMA Target Plant Lists.

Rural landowners incurring a cost to control invasive weeds on their private land may be eligible for up to a 50% reimbursement (maximum $750) of the contractor costs. The fund is limited. Applications are assessed on first-come, first-served basis.

Raise money for your community group and do something good for the environment at the same time! Your community group, or a non-profit group you designate, can earn up to $250 for pulling invasive plants in a sensitive area.

Do you have an invasive plant management project you'd like to implement? Fill in the application for review by the NWIPC.

The Strategic Plan outlines the mandate of the NWIPC for all activities and inforamtion relating to our invasive plant management programs. Watch for the updated plan coming later in 2020.

The 2018 Annual Report summarizes the activities of the NWIPC for invasive plant management, edcuation and outreach, use of funds  and recognizes our funding partners.

An map that shows the eight IPMAs that comprise the operating area of the NWIPC (~1/3 of the provincial landbase).

The current list of invasive plants targeted for treatment across the whole NWIPC operating area in 2020.

For management priorities in our eight IPMAs, refer to the individual IPMA Target Plant Lists. 

Prioritized plan list specific to the Bulkley IMPA for 2020.

Prioritized plan list specific to the Haida Gwaii IMPA for 2020.

Prioritized plan list specific to the Lakes District IMPA for 2020.

Prioritized plan list specific to the Nechako IMPA for 2019.

Prioritized plan list specific to the Prince George IMPA for 2020.

Prioritized plan list specific to the Robson Valley IMPA for 2020.

Prioritized plan list specific to the Skeena IMPA for 2020.

Prioritized plan list specific to the Stikine IMPA for 2020.

The Northwest Invasive Plant Council Contractor Guide (the Guide) provides a succinct description of the role of an NWIPC Invasive Plant Management Area (IPMA) Contractor and is a reference for field crews. While each contractor will conduct day-to-day operations as they see fit, this guide outlines the procedures required to ensure consistency across the NWIPC operating area. Use of this guide ensures compliance with guidelines set out by the NWIPC and provincial regulatory agencies.

This policy addresses herbicide use on non-crown land. Approved November 22, 2012

Integrated Pest Management is not just pulling and spraying weeds - Learn how you are already using many Integrated Pest Management principles to help deal with invasive species. This presentation was made at our 2017 AGM by Claire Watkins. 

Highlights 12 most unwanted invasive plants in the NWIPC area, prevention and control tips, and links to other resources.

Information on feral pigs in BC and how to report them if you see them.

A 2-page colour brochure listing Invasive Plants in the Haida Gwaii Forest District. Developed in 2008 by the NWIPC with BC Timber Sales, Chinook Divison

How to recognize and remove Scotch broom.

Describes 2 very invasive garden escapees.

A risk assessment of Impatiens grandiflora, (Himalayan balsam/policeman's helmet) was completed in March 2010.

Identification field cards for invasive plants covered by the Forest Range and Practices Act.

Technical report on the 2009 targeted cattle grazing of invasive plants trial with insights from 2008.

This "Grow Me Instead" Brochure profiles BC’s most unwanted horticultural plants, and recommends a variety of native and non-invasive alternatives.